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What Is Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder is a type of mental health disorder where people experience mood swings. They experience periods of hypomania or mania where they have increased energy and focus but often engage in risky behaviors. This can be followed by depressive periods where they feel worthless, hopeless, sad, and lose all interest in activities and hobbies they enjoy.
These mood swings from one extreme to the other can drastically affect a person’s ability to function and manage their daily routines. It can also directly impact work, school, and relationships.
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Signs and Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
Being able to recognize the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder can be beneficial to help determine when someone needs help managing their condition. The signs and symptoms do vary from person to person based on the severity of their bipolar disorder. However, they often include the following:
Mania and Hypomania Signs and Symptoms:
- Increased focus
- Elevated energy levels
- Risk-taking and impulsive behaviors
- Irritability
- Unexplained aggressiveness
- Exaggeration of one’s abilities
- Decreased sleep
- Decreased appetite
Depressive Signs and Symptoms:
- Sadness
- Hopelessness
- Worthlessness
- Difficulties focusing and concentrating
- Excessive sleeping
- Thoughts of self-harm or suicide
- Loss of interest in activities and hobbies
- Changes in appetite
- Relying on alcohol or drugs to cope
Types of Bipolar Disorders
There are generally three different types of bipolar disorders based on the severity of the mood swings and duration, as follows:
- Bipolar I: This type of bipolar disorder is where the person has at least one episode of mania with an episode of hypomania either before or after. The person could have also experienced a depressive episode beforehand.
- Bipolar II: This type of bipolar disorder is where the person has had at least one hypomania episode and one depressive episode but does not experience mania episodes.
- Cyclothymic Disorder: This type of bipolar disorder is where symptoms of hypomania and depression have been occurring for at least two years in adults and at least one year in teenagers and children. The person experiences periods of hypomania and depression, but the symptoms are not as intense as they are with the other types of bipolar disorders.
How Do I Know I Need Bipolar Treatment?
For someone with bipolar disorder, it can be challenging to recognize when they could benefit from bipolar treatment in Los Angeles. You should start by reviewing the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder and determine whether you have these, how frequently they occur, and the impacts they are having on your life. Next, ask yourself the following:
- Are your mood swings impacting your ability to function?
- Do you feel shame, guilt, or embarrassment later from engaging in risky behaviors during mania or hypomania episodes?
- Are the changes in energy levels creating struggles to manage your daily routines?
- Are your symptoms having impacts on your job, school, or relationships?
- Do you get angry easily and lash out at friends and family for no apparent reason?
If you answered yes to one or more of these and have symptoms of bipolar disorder, you could benefit from treatment.
Bipolar Treatment Programs in Los Angeles
Detox
Our detox treatment is for individuals who are struggling with a co-occurring alcohol or substance use disorder. Some people use alcohol or drugs to self-medicate their symptoms, which often worsens the symptoms and leads to addiction. It is essential to treat both addiction and bipolar disorder simultaneously for successful outcomes.
Intensive Outpatient Program
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) offers intensive treatment with fewer sessions weekly. Usually, sessions are for half-days, allowing people to manage daily activities, such as school or work, while still receiving the care and support they need. IOPs are a step-down level of care from PHPs.
Residential
Residential treatment is for individuals with severe bipolar disorder symptoms and those who could potentially harm themselves or others. It provides round-the-clock medical supervision and care. People in this program reside at our facility while receiving intensive and highly structured treatments.
Outpatient Rehab
Outpatient treatment provides ongoing support and care. Individuals attend sessions at our facility once or twice a week, depending on their treatment needs. They also receive individual therapy and medication management when needed. Outpatient programs offer the most flexibility and are a step down from IOPs.
Partial Hospitalization Program
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is another intensive and highly structured treatment program where individuals receive treatment throughout the day. However, they return home or to a supportive or sober living facility in the evenings. This level of care includes a wide range of therapies, including individual and group therapy, and skills development. PHPs are a step-down level of care from residential programs.
How Is Bipolar in Los Angeles Treated?
Iris Healing offers many different bipolar treatment options, including:
- TMS: TMS is a non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic waves to stimulate specific areas of the brain. TMS for bipolar disorder targets the area of the brain associated with mood regulation to help reduce the severity and frequency of episodes.
- Neurofeedback: Neurofeedback is a specific type of biofeedback treatment used to show how a person’s bipolar symptoms change. It is beneficial in helping people learn different techniques to regulate their emotions and reduce their symptoms.
- Brainspotting: Brainspotting helps people focus on specific issues contributing to their bipolar disorder. It uses different eye positions related to emotions and feelings tied to their disorder and learning to process these effectively.
- CBT: CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) is one of the most frequently used forms of therapy to help individuals identify negative thoughts, behaviors, and emotions and develop effective coping strategies.
- DBT: DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy) uses the principles of CBT with a focus on developing skills for emotional regulation, mindfulness, and distress tolerance for overall effectiveness in managing bipolar symptoms.
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Find Bipolar Treatment in Los Angeles Today
Finding the right type of bipolar treatment in Los Angeles, you need can seem overwhelming. Yet, you are not alone and can find the individualized care and treatment you need at Iris Healing. Our compassionate and caring team is ready to assist you as you begin your journey to improved mental health and well-being. Call us today to schedule an appointment to start the path to a rewarding and fulfilling life.
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